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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in Kentucky

4,037 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Licensed Practical Nursing is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in Kentucky

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,314
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,314
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,314
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 676
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 676
Associate Degree 47

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 80.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in Kentucky

There are 9,790 people in the state and 701,690 people in the nation working in licensed practical/vocational nurse training jobs.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, licensed practical/vocational nurse training grads earn an average of $41,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,050.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

ATA College

Louisville
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
298 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,647 a year. An average student at ATA College will pay a net price of $25,153.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $42,140

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